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SB13: Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.

: Angela Paxton (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 20, 2025
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--School Districts
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS
Purchasing
Electronic Information Systems
PUBLIC NOTICE
Family
Family--Parent & Child
Purchasing--Local
Education--Primary & Secondary--General
Libraries & Librarians
STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
PARENTAL RIGHTS
LIBRARY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MATERIALS
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  2. Passed One Chamber (completed)
  3. Passed Both Chambers (completed)
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Relating to a school district's library materials and catalog, the establishment of local school library advisory councils, and parental rights regarding public school library catalogs and access by the parent's child to library materials.

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